Archive for January 2014
McLellan: Are you ready to podcast?
According to Wikipedia, “a podcast is a collection of digital media files distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds for playback on portable media players and personal computers.”
Here’s my definition: A podcast is an …
Read MoreUnited Way of Central Iowa raises record amount in 2013 fundraising campaign
The 2013 United Way of Central Iowa campaign raised a record-breaking $27.5 million, according to a news release.
United Way announced the final fundraising total Thursday night at the Des Moines Embassy Club. This is …
Business Publications launches dsmWeekly enewsletter
Sometimes, six issues a year just aren’t enough to capture the flavor of Greater Des Moines, and now you can get the latest on local fashion, food, culture and more with the new dsmWeekly enewsletter.…
Read MoreAfternoon Business Headlines: 1-16-14
Consumer prices post largest gain in six months
Reuters: U.S. consumer prices recorded their largest increase in six months in December as gasoline prices rebounded, but there was little to suggest a broader pickup in prices …
Read MorePrint that and eat it
Hershey Co. and 3D Systems Corp. reached a multiyear joint development agreement to explore and develop ways to use 3-D printing technology to produce edible foods, including confectionery treats, MarketWatch reported. “We believe that innovation …
Read MoreForeclosures dropped to lowest level in six years in 2013
2013 was a banner year in the fight against foreclosures, with filings hitting their lowest level since 2007, CNNMoney reported. Total foreclosure filings for 2013, including notices of default, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions, were …
Read MoreWhat does the net neutrality ruling mean?
A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday against the Federal Communications Commission in the “net neutrality” case. This CNN article lays out what the ruling could actually mean. It essentially gives broadband providers the ability to …
Read MorePrincipal’s Lillis named 2014 CFO of the Year
Terry Lillis, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Principal Financial Group Inc., has been selected by the Business Record as the 2014 winner of the Deloitte CFO of the Year Award.
The award …
Read MoreState Farm to sell Canadian businesses
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. announced Wednesday it has agreed to sell its Canadian property/casualty, life, mutual fund, loan and living benefits companies to Montreal-based Desjardins Group, Insurance & Technology reported. As part of the …
Read MoreHouse approves spending bill, avoids shutdown
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday easily approved a $1 trillion omnibus spending bill that would fund the government for the rest of fiscal 2014 and let Congress avoid the risk of a shutdown …
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